Vancouver Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

When drivers distractedly coast through intersections, ignore stop signs, drive while intoxicated, or engage in any other form of negligence, they endanger the lives of all road users. Negligent drivers can end the lives of other motorists, their passengers, bicyclists, motorcycle riders, and ebike operators. But the road users most often at risk of sustaining fatal injuries in a motor vehicle collision are pedestrians.

Between 2018 and 2024, there were over 60 pedestrian collision fatalities in the City of Vancouver. In fact, based on data collected by ICBC in 2024 and 2025, Metro Vancouver is home to some of the most dangerous intersections in the province. For example, Knight St. & SE Marine Dr. saw over 350 crashes in a single year.

Being injured in an unexpected and traumatic accident can be an extremely difficult burden to bear. Injured pedestrian accident survivors often find themselves struggling to cope with severe pain, newly acquired disabilities, emotional turmoil, and exorbitant financial losses. 

If you were involved in a collision caused by a negligent driver before May 1st, 2021, you might be eligible to recover compensation for damages arising from the injuries you sustained. Our Vancouver pedestrian accident lawyers provide all prospective clients with a free initial consultation. To take advantage of your cost-free, no-obligation first meeting with our pedestrian accident lawyers serving Vancouver, call Preszler Injury Lawyers at 1-844-373-8202 or fill out our online contact form now.

Where Do Pedestrian Accidents Happen, and What Are the Effects?

As days grow shorter and visibility on the road decreases, the chances of drivers failing to notice pedestrians increase. As the weather gets wetter and the roads get slicker, distracted or reckless drivers have a more difficult time stopping before reaching traffic lights or stop signs. The seasonal conditions in Vancouver make it easier for negligent drivers to severely injure or kill innocent pedestrians.

Although most Vancouver pedestrian accidents take place at intersections, these potentially fatal collisions can occur in any location where unprotected road users travel in close proximity to motor vehicles. Pedestrian accidents can happen in a number of different settings, including:

• Cross-walks
• Residential streets
• Parking lots
• Sidewalks 
• Rural roads
• Private driveways
• Forest service roads
• And other locations

According to the British Columbia Coroners Service, on average, 56 pedestrians are killed each year throughout the province. Unlike the occupants of passenger vehicles who have their cars’ built-in safety features to rely on, or even bicycle riders who have the protection of helmets and other wearable safety gear, pedestrians are completely exposed to the elements. When struck by motor vehicles, especially those moving at high speeds, pedestrians can quickly and senselessly lose their lives. 

Those who manage to survive a pedestrian accident often sustain catastrophic, life-changing injuries. Approximately 2300 British Columbians are injured as a result of pedestrian accidents each year. Depending on the circumstances of the accident, injuries sustained in pedestrian accidents can range in severity. In Vancouver and across BC, common injuries arising from pedestrian accidents typically include:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Concussions
• Spinal cord injuries
• Paralysis
• Internal organ damage
• Facial and dental injuries
• Musculoskeletal injuries
• Broken and fractured bones
• Friction wounds (e.g. road rash)
• Cuts and lacerations
• Neck and back injuries
• Psychological conditions, including anxiety, depression, or PTSD
• And more

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For more than 60 years, Preszler Injury Lawyers has been helping people across British Columbia pursue the compensation they deserve for their pedestrian accident claims. As one of the country’s longest-standing personal injury law firms, our practice is devoted entirely to injury law and helping accident victims–it’s all we do.

Schedule a free consultation today to speak with our award-winning personal injury lawyers and find out if you have a case. Our legal team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to take your call.

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Damages That Might Be Available to Survivors of Vancouver Pedestrian Accidents

No one ever imagines that they will find themselves in the hospital, fighting for their lives in the aftermath of a traumatic accident. No one can prepare for these shocking and life-changing events. Very few pedestrian accident survivors are able to afford the costly injury-related expenses that they might be required to pay out-of-pocket in the wake of their injurious collision. 

That is why seeking assistance from our pedestrian accident lawyers serving Vancouver can be so beneficial to injured survivors. Our team at Preszler Injury Lawyers has combined decades’ worth of experience helping community members in need recover the fair compensation to which they are entitled.

Recovering from injuries sustained in pedestrian accidents can be a long and expensive journey. However, our pedestrian accident lawyers serving Vancouver may be able to help injured accident survivors recover damages they have been forced to pay, as well as damages they might incur in the future. These generally include:

• Mobility devices
• Medical equipment
• Attendant care
• Physiotherapy
• Prescriptions
• Other medical expenses
• Psychological treatment 
• Mileage to and from medical appointments 
• Lost wages due to missed work
• Reduced future earning capacities
• Home modifications to accommodate disabilities 
• Pain and suffering
• And possibly more

If you were injured by a motor vehicle as a pedestrian, you may also be entitled to Part 7 benefits under ICBC’s enhanced care model. However, many pedestrians are not familiar with the intricacies and potential pitfalls of the ICBC claims process–that’s where our Vancouver pedestrian accident lawyers can help.

Even before beginning the process of filing an ICBC claim, consider scheduling your free initial consultation at Preszler Injury Lawyers. Our Vancouver pedestrian accident lawyers may be able to help walk you through the process of filing a claim and help you assess the full amount of damages you’re owed.

For a Free Initial Consultation, Call Our Vancouver Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

At Preszler Injury Lawyers, we believe that no one should have to pay for someone else’s wrongdoings. If you were struck by a negligent driver and sustained compensable injuries as a result, book a free initial consultation with our pedestrian accident lawyers serving Vancouver to learn about the options for financial recovery that might be available to you. 

Call 1-844-373-8202 for your free, no-obligation first meeting with our Vancouver pedestrian accident lawyers today.

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